July 21, 2017 connie dello buono Emerging issues: Alzheimer’s disease in Indian Country Affordable in home care | starts at $28 per hr Emerging issues: Alzheimer’s disease in Indian CountryA study in a 2016 edition of the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia found that cases of dementia were second highest among American Indians and Alaska Natives, behind only African Americans. The 2016 CMS report, Emerging LTSS Issues in Indian Country: Alzheimer’s and Dementia, discusses this trend and what support caregivers need to continue providing high-quality care and avoid burning out.Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging (PDF, 888 KB, 10 pp) is a guide for caregivers who care for family members or others with Alzheimer’s disease at home. This guide offers caregivers many tips on how to:Understand how Alzheimer’s disease changes a personGet help with caregivingHelp family and friends understand Alzheimer’s disease andPlan for the futureThe guide is based on the experiences of caregivers and medical research… View original post 635 more wordsShare this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Related